The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LIBELS , but the solution may also be SLANDERS which is one of the most recent solution (2006 in Wall Street Journal).
Actionable statements crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LIBELS | 50 % | 6 |
| SLANDERS | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Actionable statements
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- libel
- slander
- tort
- jactitation
- privileged
- actions
- allegation
- antinomy
- atm
- authority
- control
- declaration
Crossword Answer definitions
LIBELS noun- A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
- The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
- Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
- A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
- A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
- To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
- To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.
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More clues leading to the result LIBELS
- Speaks ill of
- Smears
- Puts down in writing?
- Puts down in print?
- Risks a lawsuit, in a way
- Abuses freedom of the press, perhaps
- Prints lies about
- Defames in print
- Maligns
- Defames in writing